Garlic and Parmesan Croutons

It should come as no surprise that my favorite part of a salad is the croutons. In fact I may or may not attempt to steal them from others around me. I promise they’re always people I know, not some random person at the table next to me. Because that’d be really weird. And typically I only steal them when I don’t have my own salad which is probably most of the time. If we’re out to eat, I don’t want a starter salad. Bring me potatoes or cheese or bread. No greens. I get that a salad is better but I don’t want to pay five dollars or whatever for a tiny side salad when in reality that would cost like a few cents, right? Totally rounding that out btw.

I didn’t even have croutons on my list of things to make but you see, I had this loaf of bread. French bread to be exact. And it was going to be used for something, but for what besides eating, I don’t remember at this point. I lost my ability to remember things somewhere between the first and third child. Anyway… so this loaf of bread, already crusty, was now even crustier and not even remotely usable for just munching even after heating up. The only way it could be used is in a crunchy manner. And there we have croutons…

Brilliant, beautiful, tasty croutons full of garlic and butter flavor and sprinkled with cheese… baked until super crisp and golden. Just perfection and amazingly delicious to add to your favorite salad… or just eaten as is, because let’s be real… I’m totally sitting here eating straight from the bin of croutons as I type this. Carb lovers unite.

Garlic and Parmesan Croutons

Ingredients:

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare loaf by cutting into 1-inch cubes, or smaller. Add to a large bowl.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, melt butter with garlic slices. Remove garlic prior to drizzling over cubed bread. Sprinkle with seasonings and cheese. Toss with your hands. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.

I am notorious for stealing croutons off my husbands salad whenever he gets up to go to the bathroom. These croutons sound amazing and have just inspired me to eat a salad for the first time since the new year!

okkkkkkkkkkkk i’ve been meanign to make croutons for i dont know… a YEAR now? I now have no excuse. my next salad is going to be the BEST salad! I also want to cover a bowl of tomato soup with these :)